Chinsed

/tʃɪnzd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'chinse'; sealed or caulked cracks and gaps in wood or ship hulls.

Etymology

Simple past tense of 'chinse,' maintaining the verb form structure from maritime and construction terminology.

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